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161 XT
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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£3,689($4,948)| Weight | 8.2 lbs (frame) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 161 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 38 |
| Shock | Fox Float X2 Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Hayes Dominion A4 Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Jul 2024 · Graham Cottingham
I subjected the Privateer 161 Gen 2 enduro bike to almost a month of seriously tough riding in British Columbia to find out if this affordable enduro racer is the perfect blend of performance and durability
Composed traction-rich suspension
Excellent spec and value for money
Dialed geometry gives a balanced ride
Practical do-it-yourself mechanic features
Hunt Enduro V2 wheels are too flexy for hard cornering
No UDH hanger
Availability
Bring back a raw alloy finish
Jun 2024
Privateer’s new enduro bike puts function over fashion, and feels practical and purposeful.
Jul 2023 · Henry Quinney
Fergus Ryan was kind enough to tell us a little bit about his new ride.
Apr 2023 · Ben Haworth
4-bar is one of the oldest designs in biking (hey, it clearly works), so it was always the geometry that was the USP of the Privateer 161 GX.
Jan 2023 · Robert Johnston
The Privateer 161 still ranks highly in the enduro scene thanks to its purposeful suspension kinematics and nicely balanced geometry.
Great value
Balanced geometry
Suspension performance
Not quite as nicely finished as some
Seat tube angle may be too steep
Jan 2022
Privateer’s ethos has always been rider-focused, providing an offering that is race-ready and doesn’t break the bank. The 161 is a full race bike designed to be fast, reliable and accessible to all (notwithstanding COVID’s effects on the global supply chain).
Oct 2021 · Alan Muldoon
If imitation really is the highest form of flattery, then Raw must have blushed when they saw the Privateer 161; it looks like a Madonna.
Progressive sizing and suspension
Not the lightest
Sep 2020 · Seb Stott
This is an ongoing score and could change as I spend more time on the bike over its 12 month testing period
Predictable suspension performance and super-stable geometry goads you to charge harder through the toughest terrain
Good pedalling efficiency and steep seat angle help demolish punchy climbs
Stretched out geometry demands an authoritative riding style
Bike's initial creaking and imperfect shock alignment are frustrating, but fixable
| Frame | 6066-T6 Aluminium. 161mm Travel. BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.6" Colors: Black; Raw |
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| Fork | FOX 38 Performance. 170mm. GRIP Damper. 44 Offset. Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT X2. Performance Elite. 2pos-Adj, Trunnion 205x65 Travel: 161mm |
| Bottom Bracket | 73mm Threaded |
| Headset | ZS44/ZS56 sealed cartridge bearings |
| Stem | RaceFace Aeffect R, 50mm. 35mm Clamp |
| Handlebar | RaceFace Aeffect R35, 780x20, 35mm Clamp. |
| Saddle | Privateer, 143mm, crmo rail |
| Seatpost | PNW Rainier G3 Dropper, 170mm with Loam lever Type: Dropper |
| Grips | 136mm lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT, M8100, 12 Speed |
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| Crank | Shimano XT, M8100, 32mm chainring |
| Shifters | Shimano XT, M8100, 12 Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore, M6100, 12 speed. 10-51 |
| Chain | KMC X12 |
| Brakes | Hayes Dominion A4 Type: Hayes Dominion A4 Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | HUNT Enduro Wide V2. 33mm internal. 6069-T6 Rim. PSR Triple Butted spokes. |
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| Tires | Front: Schwalbe Magic Mary. 2.60. Soft. Super Gravity, Rear: Schwalbe Magic Mary. 2.60. Soft. Super Gravity |
| Disc Rotors | Hayes, 203mm front/rear (220mm rotor not supported) |
First added July 12
Last updated August 19
Not listed for 797 days